OpenFieldBachelor of Tourism in Winter Resort & Outdoor Ecotourism Management
Specialized four-year degree combining alpine resort operations, ski area management, backcountry environmental safety, and sustainable winter tourism economics in Hokkaido.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation with 2.50+ GPA equivalent
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or EJU Japanese 200+ (or TOEFL iBT 60 for English track)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose describing commitment to outdoor ecotourism or resort management
- Recommendation letters
- One letter of recommendation from high school educator
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for Hokkaido Tourism Promotion Scholarships and Niseko resort seasonal management fellowships
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 entrance examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,180,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Spring Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Sapporo International University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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